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Follow every twist and turn from the 2019 Rugby World Cup with our 'World In Union' podcast and the 'Brent Pope Rugby World Cup Show'.
The Buildup, in association with Ladbrokes is our weekly podcast where we mark your card for the sporting action of the week ahead in the company of Ladbrokes ambassadors Kevin Doyle, Stephen Ferris, Jason Quigley, and other top sporting pundits.
Stephen is with us this week just a day before the first Lions test in South Africa. Three Irish players have been selected to start the game. Should there have been more? Why we're loving Rassie vs. Gatland, what South Africa will bring to the table, and studying the ref.
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The Buildup, in association with Ladbrokes is our weekly podcast where we mark your card for the sporting action of the week ahead in the company of Ladbrokes ambassadors Kevin Doyle, Stephen Ferris, Jason Quigley, and other top sporting pundits.
Stephen is with us this week the day after the first defeat for The Lions on their tour of South Africa. Stevie looks in detail at Warren Gatland's selection headaches ahead of the first test on Saturday week and gives his take on the Alun Wyn Jones/Conor Murray captaincy issue.
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The Buildup, in association with Ladbrokes is our weekly podcast where we mark your card for the sporting action of the week ahead in the company of Ladbrokes ambassadors Kevin Doyle, Stephen Ferris, Jason Quigley, and other top sporting pundits.
Stephen is with us this week a day before Warren Gatland picks his Lions squad for the tour to South Africa. How many Irish will be in the 36 man squad?
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The Buildup, in association with Ladbrokes is our weekly podcast where we mark your card for the sporting action of the week ahead in the company of Ladbrokes ambassadors Kevin Doyle, Stephen Ferris, Jason Quigley, and other top sporting pundits.
Stephen is with us this week to talk about the Heineken Cup semi-final as Leinster travel to France to take on the very impressive La Rochelle... and their coach, Ronan O'Gara!
We also preview Friday's Challenge Cup semi-final where Ulster go to Welford Road looking for three wins in a row in England against the Leicester Tigers.
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The Buildup, in association with Ladbrokes is our weekly podcast where we mark your card for the sporting action of the week ahead in the company of Ladbrokes ambassadors Kevin Doyle, Stephen Ferris, Jason Quigley, and other top sporting pundits.
Stephen is with us this week to talk about what Irish players he's sees as outside shots for the upcoming Lions tour, as well as the upcoming Rainbow Cup and the new, experimental rules which will be in place for the competition that were announced today.
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The Buildup, in association with Ladbrokes is our weekly podcast where we mark your card for the sporting action of the week ahead in the company of Ladbrokes ambassadors Kevin Doyle, Stephen Ferris, Jason Quigley, and other top sporting pundits.
Stephen joins us this week to look ahead to Munster and Leinster's Heineken Cup Last 16 games this weekend on the back of a frustrating display for Munster in the Pro 14 final and yet another trophy for Leinster.
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The Buildup, in association with Ladbrokes is our weekly podcast where we mark your card for the sporting action of the week ahead in the company of Ladbrokes ambassadors Kevin Doyle, Stephen Ferris, Jason Quigley, and other top sporting pundits.
Stephen joins us this week fresh off predicting Ireland to beat England, and all of the Six Nations results from last week, to look ahead to this weekend's Pro 14 final between Leinster and Munster. Silverware has been a long time coming for Munster, as has victory over Leinster. Could Saturday be the day?
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Former England out-half and now the voice of The Rugby Pod, Andy Goode joins us to preview Ireland Vs. England at the Aviva this Saturday.
Andy will be with us straight after the game on Balls.ie as part of The Takeaway with Chicago Town. Pick yourself up a Chicago Town pizza for the game now!
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The Buildup, in association with Ladbrokes is our weekly podcast where we mark your card for the sporting action of the week ahead in the company of Ladbrokes ambassadors Kevin Doyle, Stephen Ferris, Jason Quigley, and other top sporting pundits.
Stephen joins us this week with reaction to CJ Stander sudden retirement announcement today and to give his take on Ireland's final Six Nations game with England this Saturday. It's been a great Championship so far for the viewer, can Super Saturday live up to what's come before?
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The Buildup, in association with Ladbrokes is our weekly podcast where we mark your card for the sporting action of the week ahead in the company of Ladbrokes ambassadors Kevin Doyle, Stephen Ferris, Jason Quigley, and other top sporting pundits.
Stephen joins us this week ahead of Ireland's trip to Murrayfield and a brilliant weekend of Six Nations rugby elsewhere. It's shit or get off the pot time for Scotland but will Ireland still just have enough? Would it be just like this Wales team to finally falter when favourites in Rome? Have England any answers at all to their Championship so far when unbeaten France roll into Twickenham?
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The Buildup, in association with Ladbrokes is our weekly podcast where we mark your card for the sporting action of the week ahead in the company of Ladbrokes ambassadors Kevin Doyle, Stephen Ferris, Jason Quigley, and other top sporting pundits.
Stephen joins us this week ahead of Ireland's trip to Rome this week and a brilliant weekend of Six Nations rugby elsewhere. We discuss what will constitute a success on Saturday and how Ireland can improve from a dismal season so far? Stephen is also very unhappy with the lack of new faces in Andy Farrell's squad.
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The Buildup, in association with Ladbrokes is our weekly podcast where we mark your card for the sporting action of the week ahead in the company of Ladbrokes ambassadors Kevin Doyle, Stephen Ferris, Jason Quigley, and other top sporting pundits.
Stephen joins us this week ahead of Ireland's must win game with France in the Six Nations this weekend. He reflects on some of the over the top personal abuse that the likes of Peter O'Mahony and Billy Burns have suffered this week, and talks about his concerns about the game's return to play protocols for head injuries, as well as previewing all three Six Nations games this weekend.
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The Buildup, in association with Ladbrokes is our weekly podcast where we mark your card for the sporting action of the week ahead in the company of Ladbrokes ambassadors Kevin Doyle, Stephen Ferris, Jason Quigley, and other top sporting pundits.
Stephen joins us this week to preview the 2021 Six Nations which get under way this weekend. Are England unstoppable? Are France finally back? And what about Ireland? Stevie looks at every angle, with Ireland's trip to Cardiff this Sunday foremost in our minds.
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The Buildup, in association with Ladbrokes is our weekly podcast where we mark your card for the sporting action of the week ahead in the company of Ladbrokes ambassadors Kevin Doyle, Stephen Ferris, Jason Quigley, and other top sporting pundits.
Stephen joins us this week to talk about the massive Munster v Leinster clash in the Pro 14 just a couple of weeks before the start of the Six Nations. He also discusses the impact Paul O'Connell is likely to have on the Irish backroom team.
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The Buildup, in association with Ladbrokes is our weekly podcast where we mark your card for the sporting action of the week ahead in the company of Ladbrokes ambassadors Kevin Doyle, Stephen Ferris, Jason Quigley, and other top sporting pundits.
After a positive first weekend for Irish provinces in Europe, Stephen runs his eye over the all importatn second round of fixtures this weekend.
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The Buildup, in association with Ladbrokes is our weekly podcast where we mark your card for the sporting action of the week ahead in the company of Ladbrokes ambassadors Kevin Doyle, Stephen Ferris, Jason Quigley, and other top sporting pundits.
Fresh off the heels of a four week international window, the revamped Champions Cup is just a day away. Stephen predicts for the fortunes of the four Irish provinces. He also discusses where Ireland are at after six games in eight weeks, and the worrying stories of the week about head injuries and rugby.
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The Buildup, in association with Ladbrokes is our weekly podcast where we mark your card for the sporting action of the week ahead in the company of Ladbrokes ambassadors Kevin Doyle, Stephen Ferris and Jason Quigley.
Stephen joined us today ahead of Ireland's Autumn Nations Cup clash with Scotland on Saturday. After a dismal outing against Georgia last week, Stephen analyses what exactly is wrong with Ireland right now and if what we're seeing in truly worrying.
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The Buildup, in association with Ladbrokes is our weekly podcast where we mark your card for the sporting action of the week ahead in the company of Ladbrokes ambassadors Kevin Doyle, Stephen Ferris and Jason Quigley.
Stephen joined us today ahead of Ireland's Nations Cup clash with Georgia on Sunday afternoon. What can we expect from Ireland after a very poor outing in Twickenham last weekend?
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The Buildup, in association with Ladbrokes is our weekly podcast where we mark your card for the sporting action of the week ahead in the company of Ladbrokes ambassadors Kevin Doyle, Stephen Ferris and Jason Quigley.
Stephen joined us today ahead of Ireland's Nations Cup clash with England on Saturday afternoon. After an impressive win against Wales, Andy Farrell has made some surprising selections for the clash at Twickenham.
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The Buildup, in association with Ladbrokes is our weekly podcast where we mark your card for the sporting action of the week ahead in the company of Ladbrokes ambassadors Kevin Doyle, Stephen Ferris and Jason Quigley.
Stephen joined us today ahead of Ireland's Nations Cup clash with Wales on Friday night. What can we expect from a new look Ireland team and what can the next four weeks tell us about the future for Andy Farrell's team?
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The Buildup, in association with Ladbrokes, is our weekly podcast where we get you hyped for the sporting weekend in the company of Ladbrokes ambassadors Kevin Doyle, Stephen Ferris and Jason Quigley.
This is the rugby section of the show where Stephen Ferris joins us to look ahead to Ireland's massive Championship decider in France? Can Ireland get the bonus point victory we need? Stephen is quietly confident.
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The Buildup, in association with Ladbrokes, is our weekly podcast where we get you hyped for the sporting weekend in the company of Ladbrokes ambassadors Kevin Doyle, Stephen Ferris and Jason Quigley.
This is the rugby section of the show where Stephen Ferris joins us to look ahead to the return of the Six Nations and Ireland's game against Italy this Saturday, and the team picked by Andy Farrell which includes two brand new faces.
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The Buildup, in association with Ladbrokes, is our weekly podcast where we get you hyped for the sporting weekend in the company of Ladbrokes ambassadors Kevin Doyle, Stephen Ferris and Jason Quigley.
This is the rugby section of the show where Stephen Ferris joins us to talk about start of the new Pro14 season and looks ahead to how he sees the new campaign going for the Irish provinces.
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The Buildup, in association with Ladbrokes, is our weekly podcast where we get you hyped for the sporting weekend in the company of Ladbrokes ambassadors Kevin Doyle, Stephen Ferris and Jason Quigley.
This is the rugby section of the show where Stephen Ferris joins us to talk about the Champions Cup quarter-finals this weekend, and in particular Leinster's quest for Saracens revenge and Ulster's mammoth task of overcoming their Pro14 Final defeat and facing Toulouse away from home.
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It's an all-Ireland Pro14 final and we've got just the man to preview it. On The Buildup podcast this week, Ladbrokes ambassador, Stephen Ferris, joined us to give his thoughts on Ulster's comeback against Edinbrugh, Leinster's win over Munster, and how he sees this weekend's final going.
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The Buildup, in association with Ladbrokes, is our weekly podcast where we get you hyped for the sporting weekend in the company of Ladbrokes ambassadors Kevin Doyle, Stephen Ferris and Jason Quigley.
This is the rugby section of the show where Stephen Ferris joins us to talk about the weird but fantastic return of rugby at the Aviva Stadium last weekend and what it all means for this weekend's games. Munster must beat Connacht, while Ulster need to find their form against a Leinster team protecting their 100% record for the season.
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The Buildup, in association with Ladbrokes, is our weekly podcast where we get you hyped for the sporting weekend in the company of Ladbrokes ambassadors Kevin Doyle, Stephen Ferris and Jason Quigley.
This is the rugby section of the show where Stephen Ferris returns to chat about the resumption of the season this weekend. It's been a long 5 months! Stevie analyses the challenges ahead for the provinces over the next 6 weeks, and makes his calls for Leinster V Munster and Connacht V Ulster this weekend. He also gives his take on the worrying injury news of Joey Carbery.
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The Buildup, in association with Ladbrokes is our weekly podcast where in recent times we've trying to keep you entertained with interesting discussions, quizzes and more in the company of Ladbrokes ambassadors Kevin Doyle, Stephen Ferris and Jason Quigley.
On the rugby part of this week's show, Stephen Ferris chatted to his about his fascinating time on the 2009 Lions tour of South Africa. With so many highs and lows, Stevie reflects on one of the best experiences of his life, even if it all ended way too soon.
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After another week without live sport, we bring you the second episode of our "This Week In.. " series, one of our new schedule of podcasts on Balls.ie. Every week, we'll reminisce on a sporting week that was from a certain year. This week, we're looking back at 2004.
Join Mick, Mark and PJ as they look back on Ireland's first Triple Crown win in 19 year when Eddie O'Sullivan's men played some of the most scintillating rugby in Irish history to overcome Matt Williams' Scotland. It's all hair styles, sexy jerseys, and post match interviews as we look back on what felt like the beginning of a rugby golden era.
As well as that, Arsenal were on their way to an invincible season when they hosted Manchester United at Highbury with Thierry Henry at his very best, In the Champions League though, nothing at all went to plan as the craziest of seasons peaked at the Quarter Final stage. These ties were crazy long before the recent trend of crazy Champions League ties.
We also look back on Padraig Harrington almost breaking America at the Players' Championship at Sawgrass.
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With no live sport to watch, we bring you This Week In.. one of our new schedule of podcasts on Balls.ie. Every week, we'll reminisce on a sporting week that was from a certain year. This week, it could only be 2009.
Join Mick, Donny and PJ as they look back on probably the greatest day in Irish sport, Ireland's first Grandslam in 61 years and Dublin's Bernard Dunne knocking out Ricardo Cordoba to become world champion on home turf!
As well as that, Liverpool were hotting up in the title race with Manchester United, Kilkenny has met their new nemisis but didn't know it yet, and lots more besides.
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Ladbrokes ambassador Stephen Ferris joined Mick via satellite to preview the weekend's Six Nations fixtures, with Ireland unable to avenge their defeat to England due to restrictions regarding the Coronavirus.
The ex-Ireland back-row reckons that France will take care of Scotland, leading to a Grand Slam decider against Ireland in the Stade de France. He also reckons England will beat the spread handily against a Wales side plagued by injuries.
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Ladbrokes ambassador Stephen Ferris is back in Belfast having visited the studio last week, he'll be talking about Ireland's opening day victory over Scotland and looking ahead to their match against Wales.
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Ladbrokes ambassador Stephen Ferris joined us in Balls HQ to look forward to the opening weekend of the 6 Nations. The former Ireland man gives his predictions for each of the weekend's matches as well as who he'll think will be the top try scorer and tournament winner.
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The Buildup is Balls.ie's weekly podcast, with Ladbrokes, where we preview all the major sporting action for the weekend ahead. We'll be building the hype, whetting the appetite and making some bold predictions for everything that's happening.
This is the rugby section of the show where we talk to former Ireland and Ulster flanker Stephen Ferris about the Champions Cup weekend ahead, and firstly, the hot off the presses Ireland squad for the upcoming Six Nations Championship. Stephen is not too happy with some of the exclusions in Andy Farrell's first cut down squad.
The rest of the show, which includes a conversation with former Republic of Ireland striker Kevin Doyle, a look ahead to the All-Ireland Club finals and the NFL Conference Championships, as well as our brand new charity bet will be available on Thursday morning.
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The Buildup is Balls.ie's weekly podcast, with Ladbrokes, where we preview all the major sporting action for the weekend ahead. We'll be building the hype, whetting the appetite and making some bold predictions for everything that's happening.
This is the rugby section of the show where we talk to former Ireland and Ulster flanker Stephen Ferris about how impressive his former province have been recently and how the Irish clubs will get on in the Champions Cup this weekend.
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The Buildup is Balls.ie's weekly podcast, with Ladbrokes, where we preview all the major sporting action for the weekend ahead. We'll be building the hype, whetting the appetite and making some bold predictions for everything that's happening.
This is the rugby section of the show where we preview another Champions Cup weekend with Ireland and Ulster legend Stephen Ferris.
It's the back to back week Europe with another full set of Ireland V England fixtures ahead. Stephen brings us through the four games, talking in particular about the brilliant form of Ulster scrum half John Cooney and his worry about the standard of Munster's performances so far this season.
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On this week's show, we catch up with former Connacht prop JP Cooney, chat about the Champions Cup action and discuss the next New Zealand boss.
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The Buildup is Balls.ie's weekly podcast, with Ladbrokes, where we preview all the major sporting action for the weekend ahead. We'll be building the hype, whetting the appetite and making some bold predictions for everything that's happening.
This is the rugby section of the show where we preview the Champions Cup weekend where there are must win games for at least three of the Irish provinces as all four teams face English opposition.
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On this week's show, the lads preview all the weekend's Champions Cup action. We are also joined by BBC Leicester Sport commentator Chris Egerton to chat about Geordan Murphy's troubles at the Leicester Tigers.
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World in Union comes to you on a Friday for one week only.
We look back on the first two rounds of the Heineken Champions Cup, discussing a positive start for the Irish teams, but are other clubs taking it all seriously enough? We talk to rugby journalist Ali Stokes about a credibility problem in the tournament?
We also discuss the current TV deal and what it means for Irish viewers, we discuss Bundee Aki's new contract, the Ospreys' disgrace and Maurice review Joe Schmidt's autobiography.
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The Buildup is Balls.ie's weekly podcast, with Ladbrokes, where we preview all the major sporting action for the weekend ahead. We'll be building the hype, whetting the appetite and making some bold predictions for everything that's happening.
This is the rugby section of the show where we "Get Hyped" for the return of the Champions Cup this weekend with the help of our regular voice on rugby Stephen Ferris. Stephen brings us through what it's like to return from a World Cup and go head first into the thrust of a full season, and preview the four games involving the Irish provinces this weekend.
If you want to listen to the entire show, which includes a chat with Kevin Doyle on a massive week for Irish football, a look ahead to the weekend's GAA, and our NFL picks, subscribe to The Buildup on Balls.ie podcast feed or the general Balls.ie feed.
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The Champions Cup gets back underway this week and ahead of that, we caught up with Denis Hurley to discuss Munster's chances and their current style.
Johann Van Graan's outfit take on the Ospreys on Saturday. Is this a tournament they are capable of winning? Their former versatile back thinks so, but certain things need to happen.
We will discuss Connacht, Leinster and Ulster in the coming weeks.
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The Buildup is Balls.ie's weekly podcast, with Ladbrokes, where we preview all the major sporting action for the weekend ahead. We'll be building the hype, whetting the appetite and making some bold predictions for everything that's happening.
This is the rugby section of the show where we "Get Hyped" for the weekend's Interpros. Munster V Ulster and Connacht V Leinster take centre stage with Irish internationals returning. The World Cup is over but we're straight back to the meat of the rugby season with the Champions Cup just a week away. What form will the returning players be in? Who will emerge from the pack to take their places in the season ahead?
If you want to listen to the entire show, which includes a chat with Kevin Doyle about the Liverpool Man City super showdown, a look ahead to the weekend's GAA, and our NFL picks, subscribe to The Buildup on Balls.ie podcast feed or the general Balls.ie feed.
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The Premiership champions, Saracens, have been hit with a 35-point deduction and £5m fine after they were found to have breached salary cap regulations. It is a seismic sentence that they are set to contest.
We caught up with Rugby and the law editor Ben Cisneros to discuss this groundbreaking news and what it means for their players and rivals moving forward/
What legal recourse do other clubs have? Why are sanctions limited to this season? Who else does it impact, we look at this and more.
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The Rugby World Cup is at an end after South Africa were successful over England on Saturday.
This week, the lads review all the weekend's action and discuss the tournament as a whole, the Springboks' style, the team of the World Cup and what this means for the sport.
Elsewhere, there is some Munster transfer rumour chat and the boys look ahead to a jam-packed season. The show goes on!
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With his beloved New Zealand out of the World Cup, Brent looks back on England's incredible win over the All Black and previews the fascinating final between England and South Africa.
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The Buildup is Balls.ie weekly podcast, with Ladbrokes, where we preview all the major sporting action for the weekend ahead. We'll be building the hype, whetting the appetite and making some bold predictions for everything that's happening.
This is the rugby section of the show where our regular rugby guest Stephen Ferris joins us to talk about England's astonishing performance in their semi-final win over New Zealand last week and tell us if South Africa have any chance at all in Saturday's final.
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The show goes on. We are down to two as the Rugby World Cup moves towards the final with England set to take on South Africa.
On this week's podcast, the lads look back at a fascinating weekend of rugby and two very different games. Where has this England run come from? Who are their standout players? What are Sam Underhill and Tom Curry made off? We discuss all of this and more.
Elsewhere, former Munster outhalf Jonny Holland joins us to chat about Felix Jones and Aled Walters. The former Munster coaches now form apart of Rassie Erasmus' backroom team. What makes them so good?
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The Buildup is new weekly podcast, with Ladbrokes, where we preview all the major sporting action for the weekend ahead. We'll be building the hype, whetting the appetite and making some bold predictions for everything that's happening.
This is the rugby section of the show with Stephen Ferris who looks back on Ireland's disaster of a World Cup and asks where do we go from here? He also looks ahead and makes his picks for this weekend's semi-finals.
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Brent and Mick look back on Ireland's massively disappointing Rugby World Cup defeat to New Zealand and wonder what systemic changes are required for Ireland to break their World Cup hex.
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Ireland's World Cup woes continue. Another quarter-final exit has many asking what is wrong with Irish rugby technically, tactically and most importantly, mentally?
On this week's World in Union, the lads look back at the New Zealand loss and try and piece together what exactly went wrong. As well as that, we look forward to the Andy Farrell era and what needs to happen next.
There is also an interview with USA Attack Coach and 2020 Head Coach of Rugby United New York Greg McWilliams. The Irishman talks to us about working with Joe Schmidt, coaching at the World Cup and the Irish abroad.
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The Buildup is our new weekly podcast, with Ladbrokes, where we preview all the major sporting action for the weekend ahead. We'll be building the hype, whetting the appetite and making some bold predictions for everything that's happening.
This is the rugby section of the show where our regular rugby analyst Stephen Ferris is back with us to discuss Ireland's Rugby World Cup quarter final with New Zealand on Saturday. It could be the biggest match in Irish rugby history, but do we have a chance?
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Brent is in studio to preview Ireland's massive World Cup quarterfinal with his native New Zealand, and toast Japan's incredible win over Scotland.
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It is the moment we have all been waiting for.
Ireland are set to take on New Zealand this Saturday and the lads are excited. On this week's podcast, we look at the tournament as a whole and whether Joe Schmidt has a trick up his sleeve for the World Cup quarter-final.
We also catch up with Australian rugby legend and Heineken Rugby ambassador Michael Lynagh.
Elsewhere, there is a full preview of the weekend's action and a look at where Scotland have gone wrong.
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Brent is back in studio to look ahead to Ireland's clash with Samoa this Saturday and all the other action as the Rugby World Cup ramps up.
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Ahead of this weekend's final World Cup Pool A games we chatted to Stephen Ferris on The Buildup Podcast in association with Ladbrokes.
Stephen gave his take on our performance in Russia, what he's expecting from Ireland against the Samoans and explained why he hopes it's Japan who qualify alongside Ireland in the pool.
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The final game of Ireland's Pool A campaign looms this weekend as Joe Schmidt's side prepare for Somoa on Saturday.
On this week's Balls.ie Rugby podcast, World In Union, the lads look ahead to this weekend's game and the team that should start. Will Ireland risk Garry Ringrose for the fourth game in a row this tournament? Who should play at full-back? What impact will the weather have?
Elsewhere, we caught up with former Irish rugby player and current Connacht Sregenth and Conditioning coach Johnny O'Connor. He gives an expert insight into the inner workings of a professional rugby team and how programmes are tailored to players, specific positions and in-season load.
Finally, there's some style chat and a look at the dreaded scenario; what happens if England win the World Cup?
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The Buildup, in association with Ladbrokes is our weekly look ahead to the weekend's sport, marking your card at the busiest time of the sporting year.
Our regular rugby analyst Stephen Ferris is back with us this week to reflect on Ireland's dismal display against Japan in the Rugby World Cup and analyse what's gone wrong and if the World Cup can be salvaged.
"Get Hyped" for Golovkin Vs. Derevyanchenko with Jason Quigley, who also talks about Joe Ward's pro debut in Madison Square Garden this weekend.
Mick, Mark and also play Ladbrokes' 1-2-Free, for the chance to win €100 cash, while the lads combine for an over the top THREE Big Shouts this week.
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Brent is back from Japan and in studio to reflect on Ireland's defeat to the World Cup hosts. Was Japan's win good for the game? Can Ireland recover from such a bad defeat? What can we learn from the next two games?
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The fallout from Ireland's loss against Japan continues and so does the World Cup. This week, the lads reflect on Saturday's showing and what needs to happen next.
Does Joe Schmidt deserve more criticism? Has the team selection been correct? We look at these issues and more.
Elsewhere, former Munster man James Coughlan chats to us about his new role with Provence rugby and what he can take from the tournament as a coach.
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Japan 19 Ireland 12...
Yet another World Cup shock for this year's hosts and yet another disappointment for Joe Schmidt's side. The lads are in studio to give their instant reaction to Saturday's showing.
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Brent joins us from Japan to discuss Ireland's terrific start to the World Cup, how he thinks we'll perform versus Japan and how the tournament is going down in the land of the Rising Sun.
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This is the rugby section of the show where our regular rugby analyst Stephen Ferris is back with us to discuss Ireland's strong performance against Scotland, our prospects for the rest of the tournament and the overall Rugby World Cup so far. He also gives his tip for the Ireland Japan game.
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Ireland started their World Cup with a dominant victory over Scotland, but how much of that was down to Irisg brilliance compared to Scotland's awfulness? What did we learn about this team and what does it mean for the rest of the tournament?
On this week's podcast, we caught up with Irish rugby player Conan O'Donnell to chat about his experience with Japanese Super Rugby side the Sunwolves, leaving his boyhood province Connacht and different styles of rugby.
We also look back at the tournament as a whole and the refereeing so far.
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This is the rugby section of the show where our regular rugby analyst Stephen Ferris is back with us to relive the 8 year anniversary of Irleand's win over Australia in 2011, give his take on the Ireland back 3 crisis, and give his breakdown on what awaits Ireland this Sunday. He also gives us his bets for the World Cup.
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The first episode of The Brent Pope Rugby World Cup Show is here. 24 hours before Brent jets off to Japan, Popey is in studio to look ahead to chat with Mick McCarthy about the incredible eight weeks of rugby we're all waiting for. Popey talks about how he nearly made the All Blacks World Cup squad in 1987 and his love of Japan and Japanese culture. Brent and Mick also preview Ireland-Scotland and play a game of 'Would The Pope Lie?'
Brent will be with us every week throughout the 2019 Rugby World Cup.
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IT IS NEARLY HERE!
This is the final episode before the start of the Rugby World Cup and the boys are excited.
For this special occasion, we caught up with YouTube sensation Squidge Rugby to talk about his work and the upcoming tournament. How did you start making such unique content and who does he see as the most likely winner? Robbie tells the lads about it all over an entertaining chat.
Elsewhere, the lads chat about rugby coverage, the Ireland team that could start against Scotland and the work Felix Jones is doing with South Africa.
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The countdown is on and the World Cup is on the horizon. How do Ireland look before leaving for Japan and where will Garry Ringrose play? We have a theory...
On this week's show, the lads caught up with referee Wayne Barnes to discuss his relationship with Irish players, the ruck and tackle as well as the upcoming World Cup.
Elsewhere, Maurice has a look at the trends in the current game and what that means for the tournament. We discuss that viral South Africa photo and jumping to assumptions.
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WE ARE BACK!
The Rugby World Cup is fast approaching and the lads are excited. On this week's show, we chat through the Ireland World Cup squad news and discuss the reasons Devin Toner has been left out.
Elsewhere, we hear from former Connacht lock Aly Muldowney who breaks down all that goes into second row play.
There's also some Ireland form chat, a look at the other big calls and some well-needed optimism.
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This is the rugby section of the show where were talk to our regular rugby analyst, Ireland and Ulster legend Stephen Ferris. This week, Stephen tries to diagnose what exactly is wrong with Ireland as we face what has now become a crucial game in Cardiff this weekend.
He also makes his pick for the game, having nailed his selection on each week of the show so far!
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The Buildup is our new weekly podcast, with Ladbrokes, where we preview all the major sporting action for the weekend ahead. We'll be building the hype, whetting the appetite and making some bold predictions for everything that's happening.
This week, regular rugby correspondent, Ireland and Ulster legend Stephen Ferris looks ahead to Ireland's visit to Twickenham this weekend, and talks about the value of World Cup warm-up games and how Irish players on the cusp of the squad need to seriously up the intensity in this game.
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We're back! After a lengthy break, the lads are back to select their Ireland 31-man squad for the Rugby World Cup.
The 45-strong Ireland training squad is currently deep in preparation and competition for places is fierce.
How many out-halfs should Schmidt bring? What do Ireland do in the back-row? Who is the back-up scrum-half? We answer these questions and more.
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Leinster have retained their Pro 14 title after a hard fought win over Glasgow in Celtic Park. We've got lots of reaction from Scotland with Johnny Sexton, James Lowe and Stuart Lancaster.
We reflect on Leinster's season and talk about the future the Glasgow Warriors as a major entity in their city.
Sean O'Brien is out of the World Cup and won't play for Ireland or Leinster again after it was revealed he will need surgery on his hip. Sexton reflects on the loss of his longtime teammate and the lads discuss the how much this will affect Ireland's World Cup chances.
We also give an overall grade to 2018/19 for Irish rugby as a whole.
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And then there was one. For three Irish provinces, their season is at an end. For Leinster, silverware is still on offer with a Pro14 final to come this Saturday.
On this week's World in Union, PJ and Maurice reflect on Ulster's season and the progress made up north. Why were they so awful against Glasgow and what does it mean for their year as a whole?
The lads also analysis Leinster vs Munster and discuss the importance of a comprehensive skill-set. We hear from Johann Van Graan and Peter O'Mahony on a disappointing end to a mixed season.
There's also a discussion on the controversy surrounding Leo Cullen's Celtic support comments, a look at the signings of the season and a chat about what recent form means with a World Cup looming.
Finally, there is an immensely powerful interview with the brilliant Jamie Hagan. The former Leinster and Connacht man speaks candidly about his own career, the highs and the lows, mental health and wellbeing. It's a remarkably honest account and insight from a man still playing rugby at an elite level.
Jamie Hagan's story is an important one.
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Leinster's quest for back to back European crowns fell just short against a sensational Saracens outfit. On this week's podcast, the lads talk to the Daily Telegraph's Charlie Morgan about the game, where it went wrong and why Irish teams keep losing to English opposition.
There's no Mick this week so PJ Browne once again slots in to fill the gap. His big concern is the double-blow dealt to Leinster fans this week as a final loss combined with the departure of South Dublin's treasured Fondue restaurant could prove too much to handle.
Elsewhere, the lads reflect on the situation in Munster and the possible replacements, Maurice preview's the weekend's Pro14 semi-finals and Charlie Morgan explains why Mark McCall is one of Europe's most underappreciated coaches.
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Munster's season nearly ended in disaster last weekend until a last-minute controversial penalty. Now two of their coaches have left and one former-player was critical of the current players, what's going on?
This week the lads chatted about Munster's problem, Connacht's season and heard from Johnny Sexton ahead of Leinster vs Saracens. What are the big match-ups to watch out for?
Also, we spoke to Tadhg Leader, the former Connacht man now representing USA at senior level. He's worked as a player, coach and agent and has a fascinating tale. Tadhg tells the lads about his journey to America, falling out of love with the game, residency rules and the World Cup.
Finally, we look at one of the most interesting transfers in Irish rugby this season.
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Rugby coverage is changing and a new wave of content has emerged. One man leading the charge is Tom Savage of ThreeRedKings.com.
This week the lads caught up with Tom to reflect on how he went from homeless to running his own successful site as well as what it's like to rely on the internet for your livelihood and handling the positives and the negatives. We also discuss Munster's season and Irish rugby journalism.
Elsewhere, Maurice and Mick look at John Fogarty and what he will bring to Ireland as scrum coach, Joe Marler and one of the most annoying things in rugby, systems versus individuals and what works best and rugby fandom in 2019.
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What a sensational weekend of rugby!
On this week's podcast, the lads reflect on yet another disappointing semi-final exit for Munster and a superb semi-final showing by Leinster. Maurice caught up with Peter O'Mahony after the game in Coventry while there is also some expert analysis from Bernard Jackman from the Aviva Stadium.
Also on the show, we discuss BT Sport's coverage of Billy Vunipola and the wider problem with certain journalism. Why did they decide to project that narrative?
Finally, there's some Avengers excitement, out-half breakdowns and attendance reflections.
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It's a huge weekend of rugby and the lads are certainly excited!
On this week's podcast, Maurice and Mick look ahead to two huge Champions Cup Semi-Finals and talk about Leinster's form as well as what a win would mean for Munster as a club.
We also caught up with former Leinster and Clermont man Nathan Hines to chat about coaching and his predictions for this weekend's game.
Finally, Maurice hails a brilliant new RFU initiative and proposes it for Irish rugby while Mick reminisces on one of his favourite ever games.
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What a sensational weekend of rugby! On this week's show, the lads discuss a glorious three days of entertainment. We discuss those Jamie Heaslip comments and who really is the best number 8 in Ireland. We also reflect on that Tadhg Beirne incident. Maurice also goes on an almighty rant about some of the reaction to Toulouse's red card!
We caught up with former Connacht fan favourite Jake Heenan on life in Bristol, working with Pat Lam and John Muldoon and why coaching isn't for him.
Finally, the lads discuss the New Zealand player exodus and ask who could be the next Ireland backs coach?
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Mick is back! On this week's show, the lads look at the new World Rugby rule trials (04:34) and discuss whether they are really necessary. We also caught up with former Munster academy man Steven McMahon who is currently in his second year with Carcassonne (15:33). He was fascinating on Munster rugby, problems in France and developing players.
Finally, the boys picked two potential bolters for the Ireland World Cup squad (35:11) and chatted Champions Cup quarter-finals (42:40).
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Former Connacht prop and now coach with Hong Kong rugby union Brett Wilkinson joined us to discuss his move to Asia, the transition from playing to coaching, Dan McFarland and Ireland's Six Nations campaign!
Also, the lads picked the World Cup squad we expect to see next September and debated the Simon Zebo question.
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Josh Gardner from the Blood and Mud podcast rejoins us to talk about what awaits Ireland in Cardiff on Saturday. They are one game away from the Grand Slam despite not having scored a bonus point in the competition so far. So, how good are they? And how affected have they been by the political mess going in Welsh rugby right now?
Ireland got things back on track against France. Maurice analyses some of the best Irish play and we look at what team we'd like to see line out in Cardiff.
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As the plans of World Rugby for a new World League are leaked to much outrage across the rugby world, New Zealand based rugby writer Paul Baines (@drivingmaul) joins us to discuss the real reasons this is being considered and to tell us that the numbers really don't add up.
We also pick the Ireland team we'd like to see start vs. France on Sunday and discuss another massive weekend for Connacht.
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Ireland's trip to Rome yielded 5 points but not the performance we wanted. What is wrong with Ireland? We also look back on a classic between Wales and England.
We catch up with former AIL Out-Half Alan Kingsley, now making a career in coaching. Alan is the kicking and skills coach for the Dragons. We talk to him about coaching trends, the kicking game that has dominated the Six Nations and about his own career.
We also bring you our latest rolling team of the Six Nations with four changes this week.
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The Six Nations is back this weekend with Ireland in Rome. Maurice is advocating an experimental lineup for the game on Sunday with an eye to the World Cup, though we're not sure Joe will agree.
We catch up with former Munster No. 8 Paddy Butler who's making his way in the mini Irish revolution at Pau, tearing it up in Top 14 rugby. He talks to us about the opportunities for Irish players abroad and about the current state of French international rugby.
We also discuss the impressive form of Connacht and Ma'a Nonu's return to Super Rugby.
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EXTRA SHOW ALERT!
For our second show this week, we talk to former Munster and current Wasps assistant coach Ian Costello in a wide ranging discussion about coaching and the current trends in rugby tactics.
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It was a case of job done for Ireland in Murrayfield at the weekend, even if it wasn't the most spectacular of performances again. We chat about what Ireland need to change between now and the rest of the Six Nations.
We also continue our series with Irish rugby players abroad. Max McFarland is a former Clongowes Senior Cup and Leinster academy player who is now a fully fledged Sevens international... for Scotland. We talk about how it all came about and about the fascinating and ever growing World Sevens Series.
Maurice also has a couple of changes in his rolling team of the Six Nations and we talk about why France are such a mess.
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Ireland Six Nations didn't get off to the start we expected. We review a brilliant England display at the Aviva and ask what went wrong for Ireland.
Moving on, what do Ireland need to do to make sure this was a one off? We look at the team Joe will pick for Scotland, and the one he should pick!
In a week when he got involved in a Twitter spat with Austin Healey, Josh Gardner of the Blood and Mud Podcast and RugbyShirtWatch.com talks to us about why pundits need to take illegal physicality in rugby more seriously, looks ahead to the massive Wales England clash in a few weeks, and analyses this year's Six Nations jerseys.
Also, we take a look back on the Ireland Under 20s' massive win in Cork and the return of Maurice's Rolling Team of the Six Natons.
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The Six Nations is almost here. On Saturday, Ireland start their Grand Slam defence was the old enemy come to Dublin. What of England though? Has Eddie Jones turned things around? Is there a sting in their tail this season? We talk to Charlie Morgan of the Telegraph to get all the latest on how the English team are faring before their visit to the Aviva Stadium.
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Our new rugby show gets an outside perspective on Irish rugby and the game in general.
Joe Schmidt is leaving and we're all very sad. Before he goes though, we have a Six Nations and a World Cup to look forward to. This week, we have a look at how the Six Nations are looking through the prism of the November Internationals.
We take a close look at Wales with Ben James of Walesonline, following their phenomenal autumn, winning four from four, meaning it's 9 wins in a row for Warren Gatland's team.
We also present to you our final team Of The November Internationals.
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Our new rugby show gets an outside perspective on Irish rugby and the game in general.
Are Ireland the best team in the world? After our historic win against the All Blacks, the New Zealand media certainly seems to think so. We catch up with Tony Johnson of Sky TV New Zealand for his perspective.
We also present to you our Rolling Team Of The November Internationals and a little more besides.
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Our brand new rugby show gets an outside perspective on Irish rugby.
This week we talk to Gregor Paul of the New Zealand Herald and Sean Maloney of Fox Sports Australia to talk about the November Internationals, Cheika under pressure, the All Blacks' fallibility and countdown to 1 vs. 2 in the world next Saturday night in Dublin.
We also present to you our Rolling Team Of The November Internationals and have a small little rant about a correct offside call!
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